Press Releases

KT&G Board of Directors Sends Letter to Shareholders Expressing Concern over the Proposing Shareholders' Requests

SEOUL, South Korea, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of KT Corporation ("KT", "we", or the "company") (KRX:033780) issued a below letter to its shareholders in connection with its 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which is scheduled to be held on March 28, 2023. The letter explains KT Board of Directors' position on the shareholder proposals and urges shareholders to vote in favor of agenda items proposed...

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WATER PHILIPPINES 2023 and PhilEnergy 2023 hold unified event from March 22 to 24, 2023

PASAY CITY, Philippines, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most comprehensive trade event in Philippines, focusing on water, wastewater and energy is mounting its newest editions, bigger and better. WATER PHILIPPINES 2023, in its 6th edition, and PhilEnergy 2023, in its 3rd edition, is set on March 22 – 24, 2023 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines. Both events are expected to welcome over 10,000 delegates and trade visitors...

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Beko reveals consumers avoid wasteful, passing kitchen trends in favour of durable, quality designs

ISTANBUL, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget flimsy mod-cons and passing social trends, a new study has revealed that timeless design and advanced technology are the most desired features in modern kitchens, according to Beko, the leading home appliance brand.     Modern kitchens are changing fast, becoming ever more functional, multipurpose living spaces serving as breakfast, dining and even entertainment areas with Beko's European-wide...

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CGTN: China strives for better rural living in its modernization drive

BEIJING, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For grape growing expert Xie Fuxin, one of the things in his life he is most proud of is seeing grape growers in Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province, shaking off poverty and earning more and more income after planting the grapes he spreads. Born in 1943, Xie has devoted all his career life to promoting grape growing techniques and varieties in villages in Nanping City, and he continued to do...

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Qritive Launches QAi Prostate: Advanced AI-Powered Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Tool for Pathologists

SINGAPORE, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qritive, a leading provider of digital pathology solutions, announced the launch of a new AI (Artificial Intelligence) module, QAi Prostate, for prostate cancer diagnosis. Using advanced machine learning algorithms, QAi Prostate analyzes whole slide images of prostate core needle biopsies, identifies prostatic adenocarcinoma region, and segments and classifies them into benign and malignant areas.   

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STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS THROUGH SMART PARTNERSHIP: UTM VC ASIA TOUR@INDONESIA 3.0

JOHOR BHARU, Malaysia, March 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Realising the continuous quest to be globally prominent, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) acknowledges the importance of tapping on international alliances to appear prevalent internationally. To achieve this, we need to consistently tap on our strong partners to gain benefits, as we know that to excel internationally mutually, we need strong partners. Hence, UTM Vice-Chancellor,...

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Hikvision protects an endangered rare grape species with video technologies

HANGZHOU, China, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision helped scientists at a National Nature Reserve to better understand the growth of a rare grape variety, assisting in the study of this species, and facilitating their protection and cultivation work. Grapevines added to list of protected plants In 1984, the first wild Baihuashan grapevine (Vitis baihuashanensis) was found in the west of Beijing, China. This remained the only individual...

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Breaking News: Montavista launches a new line of Lithium Metal Battery products, increasing flight time of a commercial drone by 60～80 %

TOKYO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Montavista Energy Technologies Corporation (Montavista), an explorer of innovative lithium metal battery (LMB) technologies, has unveiled a new product line featuring both high power and high specific energy. In recent flight tests conducted by several drone developers, the commercial drones equipped with Montavista's new METARY® P series product have demonstrated 60 ~ 80 % longer flight time in comparison...

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LG REINFORCES STRONG POSITION IN THE EUROPEAN HVAC MARKET WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS

SEOUL, South Korea, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its latest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at the International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating and Air (ISH) 2023, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, from March 13-17. On display across the Residential Solution booth and the Commercial Solution booth, LG's industry leading solutions for home and business deliver the strong...

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Limestone-based material "LIMEX" adopted for LVMH's cosmetic brand KENDO's OLEHENRIKSEN packaging

TOKYO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TBM Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that LIMEX Pellet (injection molding grade), a material mainly made from limestone, was adopted for skincare packaging launched under one of LVMH's brands, KENDO's OLEHENRIKSEN. This first-to-market packaging demonstrates the continued dedication toward increased sustainability from LVMH, KENDO and OLEHENRIKSEN. It's part of a larger initiative to transition...

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Ongoing Aid Efforts: SANY Helps with Rescue and Post-quake Reconstruction Work in Turkey

BEIJING, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Group, the world's leading manufacturer of heavy machinery, has been providing much-needed aid to assist rescue work after the country was hit by the Turkey-Syria earthquakes on February 6th. The SANY rescue team has helped save 28 survivors and continues its holistic aid efforts across regions hit by the quake. According to a statement from the group, SANY sent 12 search and rescue specialists to...

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Beneficial investors in Australian/New Zealand companies can have just five days to respond to shareholder meeting notifications, research shows

LONDON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Investors who hold shares in Australian and New Zealand companies through nominees such as a custodian have only five to seven days on average to lodge voting instructions in time for the deadline ahead of shareholder meetings, according to new research. The report, 'Proxy Transformation in Australia and New Zealand', provides key statistics relating to proxy voting as well as compiling answers and...

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Fanbase now enables TikTok migration onto the Fanbase platform

ATLANTA, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For many social media users, it is a burden to manually re-upload all your content; so now you can import your entire TikTok content to Fanbase. Fanbase makes it super simple to migrate all of your TikTok content, with just a few taps!  Here is how you do it! 1.) Go to settings 2.) Select the option "Import Content" from TikTok 3.) Copy the link and paste it on the TikTok bio in the TikTok App 4.) Your...

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GWM Releases New Hybrid Technology to Accelerate Electrification Transformation

BAODING, China, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 10th, GWM held the INTELLIGENT NEV DAY event at its Chinese technology center. The event was attended by thousands of authoritative media outlets to discuss the development direction and frontier technology trends of the new energy vehicle industry. GWM also conducted a simultaneous online live broadcast, which attracted numerous users. During the event, GWM President Mu Feng presented...

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Neta Auto kick-starts "overseas factory" construction after four-month preparations, globalization milestone for Chinese carmakers

BANGKOK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A ground-breaking ceremony was held on March 10 for Neta Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant, which will become a major manufacturing base of Neta Auto to produce and export right-hand-drive electric vehicles to ASEAN. The carmaker also signed a cooperation agreement with Thailand's Bangchan General Assembly Co., Ltd. (BGAC). under which both sides will jointly build a modern...

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ADVANCING OPENNESS AND COOPERATION ON THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

BEIJING, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Report ASEAN: The Central Economic Work Conference in December 2022 introduced a series of measures to promote economic growth including working actively for China's accession to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) and other high-standard economic and trade agreements. What is DEPA? What is the significance of China's accession to the agreement? Let's start with the...

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Plasan to Establish Company in Australia

KIBBUTZ SASA, Israel, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plasan Sasa Ltd. ("Plasan")  announced today on its intention to increase its commitment to the Australian defence industry and to establish a local subsidiary in Australia to be named "Plasan-Australia" which will aim to support its local partners and the projects that Plasan is involved with in Australia in the best possible way, to support the company's AIC commitments and to enhance...

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Heidrick & Struggles Adds Executive Search Consultant in Asia Pacific

HONG KONG, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, added a partner to its Executive Search business in Asia Pacific in February 2023. David Cookson joined Heidrick Struggles as a partner in the Singapore office. As a member of the Financial Services Practice, CEO Board of Directors Practice, and co-lead of the global banking...

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Empowered by innovation, Huion Aims to Bring Digital Ink Solutions Worldwide

NEW YORK, March 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huion, a leading innovator and manufacturer of digital drawing devices, is celebrating its 12th anniversary across all the platforms, including social networking sites and the official community. Founded in 2011, Huion has grown from a startup to an industry leader in the last decade. When asked what the secret to its success is, Huion will say it is Innovation. Huion acted to provide its customers with...

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Gelion acquires world-leading IP portfolio of 450+ Lithium Silicon Sulfur patents to produce "world's best battery"

SYDNEY, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global renewable energy storage innovator Gelion (AIM:GELN) has acquired a world-leading IP portfolio of over 450 Lithium Sulfur and Silicon Anode ("LiSiS") patents which, in combination with Gelion's existing IP, may create the ability to develop and manufacture the world's most advanced battery technology here in Australia. Lithium sulfur is widely acknowledged as the next dominant battery technology,...

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